tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363180587530776678.post4252362675960668266..comments2024-03-25T20:52:46.187-07:00Comments on Shandeh's Knitting and Crochet Blog: Knitting, Crochet, Fall Magazines, FriendsShandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363180587530776678.post-55622134195799028992011-10-24T09:09:18.603-07:002011-10-24T09:09:18.603-07:00Thanks again, Delisa! :)Thanks again, Delisa! :)Shandehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363180587530776678.post-51380603723873127822011-10-18T22:37:09.212-07:002011-10-18T22:37:09.212-07:00Hi Shandeh, brilliant idea about making the blanke...Hi Shandeh, brilliant idea about making the blanket shorter! I wouldn't have thought about that and it is the easiest solution to the problem. <br /><br />It's hard to tell from the picture but I think that 99% of it is made with double crochet stitches and chain 1 stitches. These are at the heart of the two major designs in the blanket.<br /><br />The chevron-ripple-like stripes look like they are done by working about 10 DC then working 3 DC together in one stitch and then another 10 DC, repeating the pattern. <br /><br />The inside part of the blanket again appears to be all DC. this time worked in a shell pattern of some kind. I hope that is helpful in any small way. It is a beautiful vintage blanket. Keep us posted on your progress. Have a nice evening! Delisa :)Delisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793953725620270977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363180587530776678.post-86093630693116726972011-10-18T18:58:41.215-07:002011-10-18T18:58:41.215-07:00Thanks for your advice, Delisa! I've searched...Thanks for your advice, Delisa! I've searched through all the Red Heart yarns at AC Moore, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels. No match so far. Same with Caron, Bernat, Patons, Lion, etc. I guess I'm just going to unravel the blanket, and make it a little shorter than it was. That way, I won't have to worry about matching the yarn, because I'll already have the yarn I need. As for decifering the crochet pattern....that's gonna be the real challenge for me, since I'm still learning crochet. I'll be sure to post updates!Shandehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363180587530776678.post-40786982864599073532011-10-08T18:41:35.147-07:002011-10-08T18:41:35.147-07:00Hi Shandeh! I hope you are having a fun Saturday e...Hi Shandeh! I hope you are having a fun Saturday evening! Looking at your pictures of the afghan, I am wondering if Red Heart Yarn in: "Aran" or "Winter White" might not be the exact color you need? I think it might be just your match. I like your idea about unraveling the stitches. <br /><br />It would probably take a good week of rework, depending on how fast or how long you have to crochet each day. You would probably have to pull out several rows and rework them. I think it might be really hard to "patch" it, in just the torn area and get the pattern to match. <br /><br />The only way I have found to decipher a pattern if I don't have a written copy, is to pull each stitch out slowly and write down what it is as I go along. Or I look at it very closely and try to figure out what each stitch is from the beginning edge and write it down, moving forward.<br /><br />Your idea of sewing it with strong thread was also very good, especially if there isn't time to restore it completely. Perhaps they could fold the blanket and put it on the end of the bed in such away that the tear doesn't show? <br /><br />I wish you all the best in your restoration efforts! Keep us posted on what you decide to do. Have a lovely evening! Delisa :)Delisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793953725620270977noreply@blogger.com